Brace yourself for "Blanket Rage." Apparently unconcerned about the threat of unhinged, shivering people, American Airlines plans to charge coach passengers $8 for a blanket on domestic flights lasting more than two hours (and eliminate blankets for shorter flights). Though the airline says it'll throw in an inflatable neck pillow, reaction from the blogosphere has been fast, furious and rather chilly. A sampling, free of charge:
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